2024-2025学年（上）贵港市八年级质量检测英语

1、阅读下面短文，将文中划线的句子译成汉语或英语。

Ever since the first mobile phone came out in the mid-80s, it has changed our lives in some ways.

1. First, mobile phones have changed the way we communicate with others. In the past, people contacted(联系) their family and friends who lived far away by writing letters. Now if we want to contact them, we just need to take out our mobile phones.

2. Secondly, mobile phones have offered us many ways to relax. With the help of all kinds of apps, we can share photos, messages and videos online. We can see films, listen to music and play games too. 3. 所以我们不再感到无聊。

However, every coin(硬币) has two sides. Mobile phones have disadvantages(不利因素) too. Here is an example. 4. People used to read newspapers or books on the subway. But this situation has changed. Nowadays, phubbers(低头族) are everywhere on the subway. 5. 我认为我们应该在手机上少花些时间。

【1】________________

【2】________________

【3】________________

【4】________________

【5】________________

2、阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。

In Japan, when you are walking on the street, you must be very careful. If you are 【1】, it will be dangerous. The vehicles always drive on the left. Their traffic lights are blue instead of green. It is 【2】 from China. If you come to Japan for the first time, you may feel crazy. But don’t be 【3】. The following information is 【4】 for you. You must look at the right side and then the left side 【5】 you cross the street. If the traffic lights are red, the vehicles must stop. People can 【6】 the road carefully. If the traffic 【7】 are blue, the vehicles can drive. When people go to work in the morning 【8】 go home in the evening, the traffic is very busy. It is the most dangerous for children at this time.

When you take a bus in Japan, you should be careful, too. You must always 【9】 the vehicles move on the left, or you will go the wrong way.

The vehicles have many advantages in Japan. There are many big buses with two floors there. You can sit on the first or the 【10】 floor. They can take you anywhere.

3、I went to summer camp during my holiday. (划线提问)

_________ did you _______ during your holiday?

4、—Mom, do you need me to do ________ to help you with the party?

—Thanks, but ________ is ready.

A．something; something

B．anything; everything

C．everything; nothing

D．anything; nothing

5、—Did you succeed in getting to the top of the hill, Kevin?

—Yes, we did __________ it took us three hours to get there.

A. so that   B. ever since

C. even though D. as long as

6、— Do you think if Bill will love this gift?

— He will ________ love it. This is his favorite book.

A．hardly

B．finally

C．certainly

D．carefully

7、Plans for several new schools are now in _________ because of the development of our hometown.

A．trust

B．turn

C．celebration

D．preparation

8、When did they __________the town last week?

A.arrive in B.get at C.reach D.reach to

9、－Can you give me a cup of coffee?

— ________

A．With pleasure.

B．Thanks a lot.

C．You’re welcome.

D．No way.

10、Students at Green High School often ________ books from their school library and can ________ them for ten days.

A．keep; borrow

B．lend; keep

C．borrow; keep

D．borrow; borrow

11、—Jill, do you know which one is Mrs. Miller?

—Yes. She’s the one ________ long curly hair.

A. on   B. for   C. in   D. with

12、Li Lei can’t go to visit the Palace Museum because he has ________ things to do.

A．too many

B．much too

C．too much

D．many too

13、About________people visit the museum every year.

A.seven million B.seven millions

C.seven millions of D.seven million of

14、Not only my friends but also I ________ interested in football.

A.are B.be C.is D.am

15、—A video about good manners in our daily life ________ on the school website next week.

—I am looking forward to it.

A．displays

B．displayed

C．is displayed

D．will be displayed

16、A ____habit is very important in our everyday lives.

A. health  B. unhealthy

C. healthy D. unhealthily

17、It took me three hours ________ to Wuyi Square from here yesterday.

A．to walk

B．walking

C．walked

18、—You look so sad. ________

—I argued with my brother today.

A．Are you OK?

B．What’s wrong?

C．Here are you.

D．May I help you?

19、A: Hey, John. What are you doing this weekend?

B: 【1】 I don’t really have any plans yet.

A: Have you ever been to the film museum?

B: 【2】 I went there last weekend.

A: Oh, how did you feel about it?

B: It was really interesting. I think It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

A: 【3】

B: There were many old movie cameras. I learned about the inventions that led to color movies.

A: Wow, that’s great. 【4】

B: Sure, I’d love to. I think there is something new there.

A: Perfect! 【5】

B: It’s a little far. We’ll take the subway. It’ll take us right the museum. See you this weekend.

A: See you then.

A．Would you like to go there this weekend?

B．No, I haven’t.

C．Not much, Mark.

D．How will we go there?

E．Yes, I have.

F．Can we go to the film museum by bike?

G．What did you see there?

20、A: Hello, Sarah!

B: Hi, Kim! This Saturday is my fourteenth birthday. Can you come to my party?

A: 【1】 But I can’t. I’m going out with my parents.

B: 【2】

A: We’re going to climb Mountain Meng and eat food in a farmer’s house.

B: That sounds great. 【3】

A: We climb mountains twice a week. We think it’s good for us.

B: I think so. 【4】

A: Thank you! See you.

B: 【5】

A.How are you getting there?

B.What are you going to do?

C.How often do you climb mountains?

D.Sure, I’d love to.

E.See you.

F.I disagree.

G.Have a good time!

21、Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited(继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.

Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each $200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.

When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special.” He said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping. I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy.” He said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”

【1】Jack learned about the children’s progress by__________.

A.  visiting them each year

B.  getting a report every year

C.  staying with them

D.  talking to them in English

【2】The underlined words “ for a good cause” mean “______________” in Chinese.

A.  施舍   B.  行善 C.  优惠   D. 赏赐

【3】What’s the main idea of the story?

A.  It’s necessary to write letters to poor children.

B.  Live a simple life and you can give others help.

C.  It’s the most important to help the children in Africa.

D.  Help others, and you’ll feel happy.

22、We all know that food makes us grow every day, but sometimes it can make us happy when we feel bad. Studies show that food such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins (南瓜) and chicken can help us be happy. How can they affect (影响) our feelings?

Studies show that people living by the sea look much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish. Bananas have much VitaminB6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident (自信的). Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good feeling because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron.

Are you in a bad mood? If you are, don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll feel better.

【1】 Food gives us energy and sometimes .

A. it can affect our feelings

B. it can make us feel sad

C. it can make us become fat

D. it can make us healthier

【2】Why do people living by the sea look happier?

A. Because they have fresh air and eat sea fish.

B. Because they can often swim in the sea.

C. Because they can often go boating.

D. Because they often drink sea water.

【3】What food can make us more confident?

A. Sea fish.   B. Chicken.   C. Apples.  D. Bananas.

【4】The underlined word “Vitamin” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 维生素   B. 矿物质   C. 小麦   D. 氯化钠

【5】 Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Chicken is bad for us.

B. Vitamin B6 and iron can make us happier.

C. Eating a lot of fish can make us unhealthy.

D. Clean air can help us become more confident.

23、

【1】If you go to listen to Beijing Opera, you should _______.

A. not wear slippers

B. buy the tickets

C. come at 7:40

D. go in and be seated three minutes earlier

【2】Mr Brown takes his wife ,his 12-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter to the concert. He should pay ______ for the tickets.

A. 75 yuan   B. 175 yuan

C. 100 yuan   D. 130 yuan

【3】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Simon will give you some advice on how to learn English.

B. The concert is about jazz.

C. You can go to No. 125, Beijing Road to listen to Beijing Opera.

D. The opera will begin at 9:00 in the Great Theater.

24、阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Rob lived in a small town with his mother. His mother wanted him to be 【1】 pianist so she sent him to a piano teacher, Ms. Clark, to learn to play the piano on weekdays. However, Rob learned very slowly because he was not a 【2】 (care) boy.

One day, Rob didn’t go to the class. He said he had to stay at home and looked after 【3】 (he). And he didn’t appear (出现) for the next two weeks. New Year was coming. Ms. Clark would have a music concert and her students would 【4】 (certain) play the piano in the concert. Rob heard the news, and looked forward 【5】 playing. Ms. Clark refused him 【6】 he was away for a long time. But Rob said he made a good 【7】 (prepare) and begged (请求) his teacher to accept his request (请求). At last, she agreed.

Many guests came when the day came. It was 【8】 (Rob) turn. Rob played well. Ms. Clark asked Rob how he could play so well. Rob 【9】 (reply), “This morning, my mother died. It’s my mother’s 【10】 (one) time to hear me play because she couldn’t hear anything during her life. I must show my best. I’m sure she will be very glad to listen to me.”

25、假如你是李平，请阅读笔友Claudia给你的邮件并回复。词数80左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

注意：文中不得出现真实的人名和校名等相关信息。